Combination storm sash and screen structure



Dec. 19, 1944. v. E. ANDERSON COMBINATION STORM SASH AND SCREEN STRUCTURE Filed Dec. 7, 1942 3 Sheets-Sheet l FIGJ.

INVENTOR. VICTOR E.ANDERSON FIG.3.

' ATTORN EYS Des. 19, 1944.

' v. E. ANDERSON 2,365,239

COMBINATII ION STORM SASH AND SCREEN STRUCTURE Filed Dec. 7, 1942 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 'INVENTOR. VICTOR E. ANDERSON ATTORNEYS- Dec. 19,1944. V. E. ANDERSON 3 I COMBINATION STORM SASH AND SCREEN STRUCTURE I I Filed Dec. 7, 1942 3 Sheets-She et 5 I JNVENTOR. VIYCTOR LANDERSON WWW ATTORNEYS FIG Q.

Patented Dec. 19, 1944 UNITED STATES {P TENT OFFICE corr'animnon sronm sasn AND SCREEN smuc'runs Victor 2. Anderson, Detroit, Mich. Application December '1, 1942, Serial No. 468,163 17 Claims. (01. 160-182) Heretoi'ore it has been the generalpr actice to measure exactly each window opening to be equipped with storm sash or screen so that such equipment may be custom made, or to provide an oversize stock unit that in each instance may be trimmed or cut on the Job to fit the window frame to which it is to be applied. Thus, a given window frame or opening may be provided with storm insulation and screening but in many cases the appearance of the original or regular window is not preserved or is disregarded. Moreover, such installations ordinarily had to be changed or re-' moved from outside the building or dwelling-upon which they were mounted and this usually required skilled labor, ladders, tools, etc.

In the present instance I have overcome the difficulties or objections of the structures Just I mentioned by the provision of a storm sash and screen combination that is adaptable to most window frames of like glass size; that is adapted to be mounted in the regular space provided in the casing or brick mold of a double sliding sash window structure for receiving storm sash or screens; that has glass and screen inserts which may be readily and easily removed and exchanged from the inside of the'bulldlng upon which the storm sash combination is mounted; that may be applied or mounted in such a way that the original appearance of the double window structure may be retained; that may easily provide adequate ventilation whenever desired? that enables the inserts and glass panes of the double window structure to be readily washed and cleaned; and that are simple in construction, economical to manufacture, easy to install, and emcient in operation.

Other objects, advantages and novel details of construction of this invention will be made more apparent as thisdescription proceeds, especially when considered in connection with the accom-' panying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a horizontal sectional view through a double sliding sash window structure and storm Figure '7 is a detail view of the upper insert; Figure 8 is a detail view of the lower insert;

Figure 9 is a perspective view of the main frame of the combination with both inserts removed;

Figure 10 is a view similar to Figure 2 but showing the upper and lower inserts supported by the leaf springs in partially open position;

' -Figure11 is a sectional view taken substantially on-the line lI-li of Figure 10;

10 Figure.l2 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line l2l2 of Figune'Z;

Figure 13 is a fragmentary perspective view of the frame and lower insert.

Referring now to-the drawings, A is the frame, 15 and B and C respectively are the vertically sliding sash of an ordinary double liding sash window structure. As usual, the frame .A is provided at each upright side thereof with a parting strip in and window stops ii and I2 respectivelywhichzo'collectively form guides for the verticallyslid ing sash B and C. Likewise, the customary brick mold or casing D for the window structure is upon the outer face of the frame A and provides a space It for a storm sash and screen. combination. I

E is a storm sash and screen combination embodying my invention and applied to the space It within the casingD upon the outer side of the window frame A. Preferably this-combination so has a frame l4, removable vertically slidable inv serts II and I6 respectively, tracks I! and I8 respectively for said inserts,'a fastener IQ for the upper insert II, and one or more bowed leaf springs 20 for exerting edgewise pressure against the lower insert l8.

As shown, the frame IQ of the combination is substantially rectangular shape and has top and bottom rails 2|v and 22 respectively, side rails 23 and 24 respectively, integral parting strips 25,

4o 2. and 21 respectively upon the inner edges of the top and side rails 2|, 22 and 24 respectively,

laterally projecting flanges 28, 29 and 20 respectively upon the outer edges of the top and side rails 2|. 22 and 24 respectively, a depending. flange 24 upon the outer face of the bottom rail 22, and an upstanding rib 85 upon the. upper surface of the bottom rail 22 at its inner edge.

In practice the frame ll of the storm sash combination is adapted to fit .within the spacei2 provided by the brick mold or casing D upon the outer side of the window frame .A. Thus, as illustrated in Figure 1, the side rails and 24 respectively of the frame ll are besldeth inner edges of the brick mold D and abut the an outer face of the window stop]! of the window lar insert the upper insert It may contain screen material 23 and of the'frame substantially T-shape respectively of the frame .or at the proper elevation to lower insert "in partially elevated or raised pcfor example, when stead of screen material. 75

material 42, or may be exchanged with a simicontaining a pane of glass.

instead of the glass pane-ll, or such insert may be exchanged with a similar insert containin screen material. Preferably the frames 40 of the inserts as well as the main frame ll of the combination are made of wood. However, it is apparent that any suitable material may be em ployed as desired. Likewise, the shape or configuratlon of the respective parts may be varied asdesired. v

In the present instance the tracks ii and it for the inserts are made of metal and are rigid with the frame ll. Preferably the rails '50 and bases 52 of the T's secured against the side rails H, while the rails 53 the lower track It are also in cross section and have the bases 55 of the T's secured against the inner edges of the upright side rails 23 and 24 respectively of the frame I beside the parting strips 28 and 21. Preferably the rails 50 and ii of the upper track extend downwardly from the top rail 2| of the frame It to points substantially midway the upper and lower ends of said frame, and the rails 53 and 54 respectively of the lower and M respectively of spaced below the lower and El of the track areengaged by vertically extending laterally opening open ended slots 58 in the up- ,-right side edges or the frame 40 of the upper insert l5 and guide the latter during vertical sliding movement thereof, while the webs 60 of the rails- 58 and il of the lower track l8 are engaged by-similar 'slots ii in the upright side edges of the frame I serve as guides for said insert during vertical sliding movement thereof.

The fastener is for the upper insert I5 is preferably in the form of a hook pivoted upon the top rail 2i of the frame I4 and engageable' with a headed element III on the top rail 'II of the frame 40 of the upper insert I! to hold the lat-.. ter in raised closed position.

The bowed leaf springs 20 for the lower insert 53 and 54 of the lower track l8 and the upright parting strips 28 and 21, and are fastenedat one end, preferably at the upper end thereof, to the inner edges of the upright side rails 28 and 24 I4. Preferably these springs 20 are located substantially midwa the ends. of therails 53 and M of the lower track l8 so that they will be in the proper position effectivelyhold the sition for ventilation purposes;

the lower insert it contains a pane of glassin- Likewise,

"bl respectively of the upper track i'l, are substantially T-shape in cross section and have the track 18 extend upwardly from the bottom rail 5| of the upper track of the lower insert l8 and To facilitate upward sliding movement of the respective inserts I! and lathe bottom rail 13 of the lower insert 18 is provided with a finger recess ll, while the top rail II or the upper insert i5 is provided upon the inner side thereof with laterally spaced elongated inwardly projectingfinger pieces 15 and I8 respectively. Preferably the construction and arrangement is such that the finger pieces 15 and I6 overlie and are adapted to rest upon the top rail 11 of the lower insert i6 when-the upper insert I5 is lowered. Thus, the finger pieces I5 and .I-B cooperate with the lower insert l8 to limit downward sliding movement of the upper insert iii. In fact, the arrangement is such that the engagement of the finger pieces I5 and I6 with the top rail ll of the lower insert I6 precludes removal of the up-- per insert 15 from the frame until after the lower insert I8 is removed. Moreover, the construction is such that the upper insert i5 may be supported in fully lowered or partially lowered position by the lower insert i6 when the lower insert I5 is in fully closed lowered position or is held by the leaf springs 20 in raised partially open position. For example, when the upper insert Ii is lowered after the lower insert I6 is held by the springs 20 in raised partiall open position, the finger pieces 15 and IS on the upper insert will engage and rest upon the to rail 11 of the raised lower insert l6 and will be held indirectly by the leaf springs 2D in lowered partially open position. Thus, both inserts l5 and I6 may be in partially open position at the same A time for ventilation purposes and'will be held izra such positions by the-single set of leaf springs when it is desired to remove or exchange inserts of the storm sash combination, the lower insert l 8 may he slid upwardly on the lower track l8 until it leaves the upper ends of the rails thereof, whereupon it may be bodily pulled forward from the frame H. The upper insert I! may then he slid downwardly on the upper track i'I until it leaves the lower ends of the rails thereof, whereupon it may be bodily tilted and pulled forward through the frame ll. Thus, the removal of both inserts l5 and I8 may be accomplished from inside the building or dwelling upon which stitute insert may he slid downwardly on the lower track It to replace the first mentioned lower insert ii. This may be accomplished without inany way affecting the upper insert l5. Likewise, the upper insert II containing a glass plane may be replaced by a similar insert containing screen material by simply removing the lower insert l6 asv aforesaid, then removing the upper insert [5 as previously described, then ing the new or substitute upper insert I5 upwardly on the upper track i1, and finally sliding the lower insert I8 downwardly on the lower track it. I

- At the time of installation, any suitable means such as nails,-screws andthe like, or conven tional hangers may be employed to hold the frame H of the storm sash-combination in its proper mounted position within the casing D upon the outer side of the double sliding sash window structure of a building or :dwelling. In fact, thestorzn sash combination E is constructed in such a way that it could be used alone as slldthe main window structure in abuilding, in temporary housing projects of the being carried out for factory workers. For example, the frame I of the combination could be fixed or mounted in a window opening-in the housing structure to permit the inserts I I and I 6 respectively to be sash or screens, as desired.

Thus, from the foregoing, it will be apparent that I have provided a storm sash combination that can be utilized as a stock'unit to fit window openings and that is capable of making a better and tighter fit for weathe'rprooflng purposes. In this connection the construction of the storm sash combination is such that insulatingmaterial especially (not shown) may be utilized between the frame ll of the combination and the brick mold or casing. D to make the installation more weathertight, however this is by no means necessary. The respective inserts l5 and I8 may be easily removed for washing and cleaning'purposes or to afford access for any reason to the double sash of the regular window structure. The upper in-' sert l5 overlaps the lower insert l6 its full thickness and with a meeting rail which may be considered the mechanical equivalent of a check rail of a regular window structure. If desired the frame I of the combination may be made in standard sizes or widths inasmuch as the lateral flanges 2U, 29 and 30 respectively on the outer edges thereof cooperate with the frame It to provide a groove for the reception of auxiliary fitting strips or molding (not shown) which may be used 'in conjunction with the frame I of the combination for the purpose of sealing weather tight the entire combination to a regular winused as ordinary window.

type now said inserts to hold it in one position, and means for supporting the. second insert in a predetermined position relative to the first insert including an element carried by the second insert and able in said frame, means carried by the frame for holding the lower insert in an open position. andmeans for supporting the upper insert in an open position including a member carried by the upper insert and engageabie with the lower insert.

3. A storm sash and screen'combination having a frame, upper and lower framed inserts slidabl in said frame, means for supporting the upper insert from the lower insert, and spring means on the frame engageable with the lower insert and operable when the upper insert is supmovement thereof, said means permitting redow-casing, and also to take up any variation that may exist in lengths, widths. etc., of the average run of window frames or casings.

Thus it will beapparent that I have provided an efllcient all weather and all year protection which may be readily applied at low installation cost. In fact, the storm sash combination is so well constructed and easy to operate that any unskilled person may remove or.exchange the inserts Ill and It in a veryfew minutes. The

convenience of the change-over and the small storage space required for the inserts not being used are also important factors of my construction. Moreover, the change-over, i. e., the-removal and exchange of inserts can always be made from inside the building, hence skilled labor. ladders. tools, etc., are unnecessary.

It is also contemplated that a storm sash'and screen combination such as E may be combined at the factory with a regular or standard window structure such as the ordinary double sliding sash window structure illustrated in Figure 1 to provide a unit which may be subsequently installed within a window opening of a building or dwelling. Thus. the'storm sash and screen combination E and the double sliding sash window structure may be assembled as a unit by the manufacturer and then shipped as such for installation wherever desired. In fact, if this'procedure is followed the storm sash and screen combination and the ordinary window structure may be securedtogether by any suitable means at the factory so that they may be assembled as a unit for subsequent shipment or installation purposes.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. A storm sash and scr'eencombinatlon having a frame, two independent framed inserts mounted to slide in said frame; spring means carried by the frame and engageable with one of ing a frame, two inserts yieldable means .carried by the frame for holding ported as aforesaid to support both inserts in a predeterminedposition.

4. A storm sash and screen combination havslidable in said frame.

one of the inserts in a predetermined position relative to the frame, and means operable successively for supporting the second insert in different positions relative to the frame including a fastener carried by the frame and engageable with the second insert, and supporting means for the second insert carried ther by andengageable with the first insert.

5. In combination, a frame, upper and lower sash slidable within said frame. means carried bythe frame for guiding the sash-during sliding moval of the sash from same frame, and means on the upper sash engageable with the lower sash to limit sliding movement of the upper sash in one direction and to preclude removal of the upper sash until removal of thelower sash is effected.

6. In combination, a frame, removable upper and lower sash slidable in parallel planes within said frame. tracks carried by the frame for guiding the sash during sliding movement thereof, said tracks being limited in length to facilitate removal of the sash from said frame, and a finger piece on the upper sash engageable with the lower sash to limit sliding movement of the upper sas'h in one direction.

7. In combination, a frame, upper and lower sash slidable within said frame, means carried bythe frame for guiding the sash during sliding movement thereof, said means permitting removal of the sash from said frame, means carried by the frame for holding the upper sash in closed position, and means carried by the upper sash and engageable with the'lower sash to limit sliding movement of the upper sash in one direcupper sash and engageable withthe lower sash to limit sliding movement of the upper sash in one direction and to preclude removal of the up =per sash from the traclrs therefor until after the stantiaily equal in area and attachable spectively, means lower sash is removed.

9. A storm sash combination having an upright open elongated frame, removable upper and lower sash inserts slidable in parallel planes lengthwise of said frame, tracks carried by the frame ;for guiding the inserts during sliding movement thereof, means carried by 1 a member carried by one of said inserts. and engageable with the other. 1

10. A storm sash combination having an lipright elongated frame, removable upper and lower sash inserts slidable lengthwise of said frame, means for holding the lower insert in a raised position relative to the lower end of the frame,

and means for supportingthe upper insert in a lower position relative to the upper end of the frame, including a member carried by one of said inserts and engageable with the other.

11. A storm sash combination for use with a 'frame'of a double sliding sash window structure, comprising an open elongated 'rigid frame subto the window frame, said elongated frame being formed oftop, bottom and side rails, upper and '.lower tracks upon the opposed inner faces of said side rails,.the upper tracks extending upwardly ing the inserts of! adjacent ends of said tracks to effect removal of the the double sliding sash of the window structure, and means preventing removal of the upper insert until after the lower insert is removed, including means carried by one of said inserts and engageable with the .other.

' 14. A storm sash combination having an upright elongated frame, upper and lower sash in serts slidable lengthwise of said frame, means for holding the lower insert in a raised position relative to the lower end of the frame, means for holding the upper insert in a raised posi- 'tion relative to the-upper end of the frame,

said last mentioned holding means being adjustable to release the upper insert, and an operating finger-piece for the upper insert engageable with the lower insert when the upper from points substantially midway the topand bottom rails to points adjacent the top rail, the lower tracks extending downwardly from points substantially midway the top and bottom rails to points adjacent the bottom rail, upper and lower sash inserts within said frame and slidable lengthwise of said upper and lower tracks reholding the upper insert in raised position aganst the top rail, said holding means being adjustable to permit the upper insert to he slid downward on and removed from the lower ends of the upper tracks, and means on the upper insert for sliding it downward when the holding means aforesaid is adjusted, the

means for sliding the upper insert being engageable with/the lower insert to limit downward sliding movement of the upper insert.

insert is released as aforesaid for supporting the upper ,insert in a lowered position relative to the upper end of the frame. I

15. A storm sash combination having an upright elongated frame, upper and lower sash inserts slidable lengthwise of said frame, means for holding 'the lower insert in a, raised position relative to the lower end of 'the frame, means for holding the upper insert in a raised position relative to the upper end of the frame, said last mentioned holding means being adjustable to release the upper insert, and means operable when the upper insert is released for supporting the upper insert in a lowered position relative to the upper end of theframe, including a member carried by one of said inserts and engageable with the other.

16. A storm sash combination comprising an open elongated rigid frame formed of top, bottom and side rails, upper and lower tracks upon the opposed inner faces of said side rails, the upper tracks extending upwardly from points substantially midway the top and bottom rails to points adjacent said; top rail, the lower tracks I extending downwardly from points substantially 12. A storm sash combination for use with a frame of a double sliding sash window structure,

comprising an auxiliary frame substantially equal in area and attachable to the window frame: removable upper and lower sash inserts slidablein parallel planes within said auxiliary frame, and tracks carried by the auxiliary frame i ior guiding the inserts during sliding movement thereof, said tracks being limited in length to facilitate sliding the inserts off adjacent ends of said tracks. to effect removal of the inserts independently of the double sliding sash of the window structure, and a projection on the upper insert vengageable with the lower insert to prevent removal of the upper insert until after the lower insert is removed. v

13. Astorm sash combination for use with a frame of a; double sliding sash window st ucture, comprising an auxiliary frame substantially: equal midway the top and bottom -rails to points adjacent the bottom rail, upper and lower sash inserts within said frame and slidable lengthwise of said upper and lower tracks respectively,

means engaging the side rails of the frame and the lower insert for holding the lower insert in a raised position relativetothe bottom rail, and means carried by the upper insert and engageable with the lower insert for supporting the upper insert in a lowered position relative to the top rail.

17. A storm sash combination comprising an open elongated rigid frame formed of top, bottom and side rails, upper and lower tracks upon the opposed inner faces of said side rails, the upper tracks extending .upwardlyfrom points substantially midway the top and bottom rails to points adjacent said top rail, the lower tracks extending downwardly from points substantially midway the top and bottom rails to points ad'- jacent the bottom rail, upper and lower sash insertswithin said frame and slidable lengthwise tracks respectively,

means for holding'the lower insertiin a raised position relative to the bottomjrail, including means engaging the lower 'insert'andlsiderails of the frame, and meanssuppor'ted-by the lower insert for supporting the upper insert in slow ered position relative to the-top rails j VICTOR E." ERSpN,

inserts independently of 

